With anticipation of the latest PlayStation 3 firmware update that includes the long awaited PlayStation Plus feature, the PlayStation Blog has just released details as to what we can expect from the latest firmware update. Here are the details courtesy of the PlayStation Blog:
- PlayStation Plus: PlayStation Network users will be able to purchase membership to PlayStation Plus; a new subscription service on the PlayStation Network that provides you with new options to expand and enhance your gaming experience and enable you to gain an exclusive set of features and content. Friendly reminder, all of you PlayStation Network users will continue to have free access to PlayStation Network’s unmatched and expanding suite of new and exclusive features while PlayStation Plus subscribers will gain access to an exclusive and expanding set of gaming features, content and functionality.
- Photo Gallery: A new network based photo sharing feature is now available on the Photo Gallery. The enhancement allows you to upload, browse and comment on photos on Facebook and Picasa Web Album. You can also opt to share your photos between your PlayStation Network friends as well as print photos from Photo Gallery.
- Video Editor & Uploader: Video Editor and Uploader is a new function found on the XrossMediaBar (XMB), which enables you to edit, save and upload video files stored on the PS3 system to sites such as Facebook or YouTube.
- Five Star Rating Support: Users can rate the PlayStation Store content they have purchased with one to five star ratings.
- Power Save Settings: The default setting for PS3 System Auto-Off will be set at 2 hours, providing you with additional power save options and further improving power save features on the PS3 system.
- Additional Facebook Features: Now you can further integrate your PlayStation Network and Facebook accounts with this new application. The application allows you to display your PlayStation Network profile on your Facebook account, find out which of your Facebook friends have a PSN account and send them a PlayStation Network friend request, view your PSN friends’ online status and add the PlayStation Network application tab to your Facebook user profile.
As we all know there will be some hidden features upon the release of this update but until then, there is a lot to look forward to including PlayStation Plus.
Update: Firmware 3.40 has gone live as of 1AM EST, go on and download now!
Andrew Flores
I've been gaming ever since the good old Sega/Nintendo days but I recently I got into the gaming industry around 2006. Ever since then I've been with the PlayStation brand for a long time. I'm a dedicated Sony fan who loves to play games from start to finish whether they are good or bad. And I also enjoy learning more about the industry as a whole with the future ahead of us.
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